Gnomes convene

Today the 11th Annual Gnome Convention was held in Glenrook, Blue Mountains.

Yes, that's right.  Not only is there such a thing as a Gnome Convention, it's been held 11 times over as many years. Hundreds of people attend the event apparently, speaking Gnomish (whatever that is) and competing for a bunch of awards including Bushfire Gnome Survivors, Sporting Gnomes and Rescued Gnomes.

Who knew there was such variety of gnomes? Seems like the little fellas you can buy at Bunnings to stick in the garden are the plebs of the gnome community.

I was also surprised to learn there are two definitions of gnome: 

1. shrivelled little old men that inhabit the interior of the earth and guard treasure (this one I knew).

2. an expert in monetary or financial affairs; international banker or financier (say what?)

 

I suppose that means a real gnome is a shrivelled little old bank teller.